NASSAU REPORT (How Bahamians think)

Harald · 01-07-2004, 08:27 AM

:arrow: How Bahamians like to think (Nassau report)

Bahamas Consult agrees with what was published at What's On about satisfaction of cruiseship passengers visiting Nassau: They DO NOT get the Bahamian experience and shipboard tourists go away disappointed!

Bahamas Consult does not agree with the mentioned arguments: ship owners would have control over their customers where to go and Bahamian tour people only would know better how to go. Additionally there would be not much time to enjoy venues and local culture. The question is, which caribbean experience can you explore in Nassau? Bahamian businessmen want cruise ship passengers in their Bay Street shops or in the ugly straw market with unhealthy and unsanitary conditions next to British Colonial Hilton but tourists do not like unfriendliness of downtown business, ridiculously high taxi prices and lackadaisical transportation either. Should tourists visit the National Art Gallery or should they take pictures of rotten buildings of wide spread Nassau slums districts?

In many areas garbage and other debris are dumped on the roadside and people leave broken-down cars just parked in yards. Downtown merchants claim that the Prince George Wharf is infested with rats. Pest such as rats, ant, roaches and flies carry disease. And if there is a lack of health inspectors or just a lack of effort by the Bahamas Minsitry of Health than exterminators could be used as inspectors. The heat, moisture from himudity and wooden structures at the fish-fry is a perfect breeding environment for the pest sighted there.

And you can read a lot about crime, corruption, drug trafficking and killing in the Bahamas. Therefore Bahamas Consult understand that vacation in the Bahamas is NOT the best bet at all and recommends that cruise ship owners should not stop at Nassau

**Johanna** · 01-08-2004, 02:06 AM

Harald copied part of a discussion between him and Nigel on the What's-on-Board but forgot to add Nigel's answer to it:

Subject: Verbal Diarrhea
Reply from: nigel
Posted: 08-01-2004, at 2:39:14
Your facts are twisted to suit your agenda.

The fact is... the bahamas has much to offer tourist. Great beaches, restaurants, water adventures, scuba diving and snorkeling trips, and even cultural and sporting events such as our current Jazz festival and Golf tournaments.

Tourists are not at risk. They are not the targets of political indifference, local crime or inner city living conditions. It's a rarity that they become victims of any crime.

You exaggerate the facts, and make up statistics to suit your needs. Get over it. The Bahamas, including Nassau, is still a wonderful vacation destination despite your rare opinion.

**nigel** · 01-10-2004, 11:47 AM

You keep posting this rubbish regarding a statement I made on another board. Your are assuming I'm a native bahamian. Actually, I'm a successful foreign investor with NO BEEF with the bahamian government.

I see a need for change from time to time, but the government is aware of it's weaknesses, and is working to resolve issues and take the tourist industry (and the bahamas) to new heights. They are aware of the tough issues, and the impending struggles when Cuba opens it's doors to the U.S.

You, my man, are a fool. You make up statements to suit your needs, and any thinking man, woman or child can see thru your ignorance.

As far as my investments, they are surviving, and even growing in this economy. I also have investments in other parts of the world, with similar struggles and issues.

Apparently you are just not smart enough to see your faults.

**Samantha Stephens** · 02-08-2004, 09:40 AM

What! I've just returned from New Providence Is. and I had a fabulously glorious time. Hmmm! Steep prices re: taxi's, shuttles and restaurants yes they are, however if you can't afford it stay HOME! I planned my vacation in consideration of those variables and I with that preparedness in hand I was able to luxuriate on the beaches without a care in the world. If you're going to vacation in the Bahamas plan for those steep expenses. If not Keep Quiet and Go HOME!

How's that for Caprice! 8)

**miss cruise** · 11-22-2004, 11:01 AM

Samantha

Thank you for your honesty. I for one appreciated it however when you say steep prices...what is say the average amount for such expenses :?:

**Popsmcwhly** · 02-17-2005, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by miss cruise

Samantha

Thank you for your honesty. I for one appreciated it however when you say steep prices...what is say the average amount for such expenses :?:

Miss Cruise, prices are very high there. Taxies are $12.00 and up depending on where you are going. But all fares are listed at each hotel and at the airport. Food is very high priced. Meal for 2 average is around $50.00 +

I am going to have to disagree with the first post of this thread. These were some of the nicest people I have ever run across. Very polite and courtious. And they all seemed very glad that we were there. They also made a huge effort to make sure we wanted to come back.

Everything was somewhat over priced on Nassau, and prices were out of control in Pardise Island. $15.50 for a Ruben @ Atlantis. Very nice hotel, but prices were through the roof. The island is weathered and worn but it was a awesome place to visit. We will go back maybe not to Nassau but to one of the islands in the Bahamas.

We just returned from there and we had a awesome time. If you are on a shoe string budget you might want to think about Mexico. But in my oppion they can keep that crap hole of a country. I would rather spend more $$$ and visit the Carabien. Good luck and enjoy...

Pops